Tiago Gabriel
LEC
Limps off against Juventus
Gabriel registered two shots (zero on goal) and one interception in 60 minutes before exiting Sunday's clash with Juventus due to an apparent muscular injury, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Gabriel didn't put up many stats and suddenly required some medical attention early in the second half and bowed out. He was replaced by Corrie Ndaba since Jamil Siebert had already come off the bench for a teammate. He'll undergo examinations before Thursday's match versus Frosinone.
Provides assist in Udinese match
Gabriel assisted once to go with 12 clearances, two interceptions and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.
Analysis: Gabriel had his busiest display yet, recording a new season high in clearances, and contributed to the romp by setting up Konan N'Dri with a deflection on a corner kick. He has logged at least three clearances in every game, amassing 31, helping secure one clean sheet. Additionally, this was his fifth appearance in a row with one or more tackles, for a total of 10 (eight won).
Features with national team
Gabriel (neck) was fit enough to start with Portugal U-21 against Bulgaria.
Analysis: Gabriel quickly recovered from a nagging injury that cost him the Milan game and will resume leading Lecce's backline after the break, with Jamil Siebert and Kialonda Gaspar likely to alternate as his partner. He has notched at least three clearances in all four matches, accumulating 16, scoring twice and notching three interceptions over that span, but with no clean sheets. Additionally, he has registered at least three tackles in three games in a row, totaling seven (six won).
Late scratch for Milan clash
Gabriel won't be available for Sunday due to a stiff neck, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.
Analysis: Gabriel traveled with the team but won't be able to play due to severe discomfort. He'll be back after the break. Kialonda Gaspar and Jamil Siebert will team up in the back, while Gaby Jean will be the top deputy.
Finds the target against Monza
Gabriel scored one goal to go with four tackles (three won), one interception and four clearances in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Monza.
Analysis: Gabriel bagged his second goal of the year with a relatively easy header on a corner kick. He racked up stats in the back, but Lecce gave up two goals. He has recorded three or more clearances in every appearance so far, totaling 15 and posting eight tackles (seven won), three interceptions and two shots (two on target) over that span, with no clean sheets.
Hits the net against Venezia
Gabriel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.
Analysis: Gabriel didn't start as usual due to some rumors about his future and because he had missed a couple of practices for the birth of his child, but he bolstered the defense in the final stretch of the game and found the target with a towering header. He scored twice last season and contributed to nine clean sheets, amassing 63 tackles, 45 interceptions and 243 clearances.
Young leader in defense
Tiago Gabriel generated one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.
Analysis: Gabriel ended the season with a clean sheet, rounding off a campaign in which the young center back was one of the most consistent performers, taking charge of the defense with the composure of a veteran. Across his 36 starts he accumulated 63 tackles, 45 interceptions, 243 clearances and 21 blocks alongside two goals and nine clean sheets, playing a key role in helping his side secure survival.
Completes disqualification
Gabriel cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Verona.
Analysis: Gabriel will return against Pisa on Friday and likely get the nod over Gaby Jean, who was serviceable in relief. He has recorded at least two clearances in 30 straight matches, totaling 209, contributing to two clean sheets and adding 51 tackles, 38 interceptions and 16 blocks over that span.
Scores in Fiorentina contest
Gabriel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two clearances and one chance created and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.
Analysis: Gabriel equalized the game in the second half with a header on a corner kick, netting his second goal of the year. He kept his lengthy streak of matches with at least one clearance alive, while he halted the shorter ones regarding tackles and interceptions. He'll miss Saturday's away game against Verona due to yellow-card accumulation. Corrie Ndaba or Matias Perez will take his place in the back.
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